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GL13 KKF

2013 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

51,241 mi
Last recorded51,241 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 11864,054 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL13 KKF
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 51,241 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2026 51,241 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 45,169 miles

offside rear tyre tread depth starting to wear low

Pass 5 Jan 2024 40,540 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front brake disc inner faces corroded/scored

front brake pads starting to wear low

offside rear tyre tread depth starting to wear low

Pass 11 Jan 2023 37,456 miles

front brake disc inner faces corroded/scored

Fail 7 Jan 2023 37,456 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front brake disc inner faces corroded/scored

Pass 7 Jan 2022 32,587 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 28,505 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 24,614 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 22,246 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 18,913 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 15,651 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 118?

Based on 1,923,256 MOT tests across 197,877 vehicles.

81.5%
Pass Rate
6,893
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
197,877
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33,763
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 14,229
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 10,699
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,439
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 6,974
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GL13 KKF is a 2013 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2013 BMW 118 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 64,054 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 118 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 33,763 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GL13 KKF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 118 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 13 years old, this BMW 118 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GL13 KKF?

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What year was GL13 KKF registered?

GL13 KKF is a 2013 BMW 118, first registered on 30 July 2013.

Is GL13 KKF safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL13 KKF shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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